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5. All of the above

Each of these causes is possible (1). Patients with cancer are known to be more likely to develop a second cancer. Lymphadenopathy resulting in extrinsic compression of the bronchus or mucus plugging are also possible. Bronchoscopy revealed a large mass obstructing the right mainstem bronchus (Figure 3).

Figure 3. View from the trachea showing right mainstem bronchial obstruction.

Which of the following is indicated? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the next panel)

1. Biopsy the mass
2. Laser the mass
3. Mechanically debulk the mass
4. Suction secretions
5. All of the above
   

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